Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 complaints by model year
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 recalls (31)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one AMG C43 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V253000 | May 2, 2025 | Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly | 2023, 2024 | 82.6% |
| 24V371000 | May 24, 2024 | Seat Wiring Harnesses Incorrectly Routed | 2023 | 100% |
| 24V115000 | Feb 16, 2024 | 80-Amp Fuse May Fail | 2023, 2024 | 96.4% |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2023 | 88.6% |
| 23V854000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle | 2017–2020 | 40.6% |
| 23V462000 | Jun 30, 2023 | Loss of Drive Power | 2023 | 96% |
| 23V463000 | Jun 30, 2023 | Improperly Secured Electrical Wiring Harness | 2023 | 95.1% |
| 23V445000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 92.2% |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Disabled Emergency Call System | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 90.6% |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 92.4% |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors | 2020 | 88.5% |
| 21V509000 | Jul 2, 2021 | Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108 | 2019, 2020 | 94.6% |
| 21V406000 | May 28, 2021 | Improperly Mounted Rear Headrests | 2021 | 99.1% |
| 21V230000 | Apr 1, 2021 | Faulty Front Seat Position Switch | 2021 | 97.8% |
| 21V197000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle | 2017–2020 | 63.5% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 FAQ
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 had?
NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model year from 2016 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (23) and the 2021 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 problems?
Across the 2016–2023 model years, owners most often name the wheels, power train, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.